Tiling A Shower Wall With Shelves

You may need to make a brace or two to support the tile that goes over the top of the niche.

Tiling a shower wall with shelves.

Smaller jewel toned mosaic squares make for perfect shower shelving while elegant grecian layouts brighten and refresh. These 32 eye catching shower tile ideas run the aesthetic gamut from vintage retro to inlaid stone in an array of colors and styles. I will be using a mosaic tile on shower floor and one strip going up the back wall. Designed for tiled walls these brushed stainless steel shelves can be installed either in tandem with the tile or as a retrofit application without the need for any screws or fasteners.

Continue on with the wall tiling. Thickness matches face tile 3. In this video i show you how to tile a shower. Adjust alcove width for full field tiles 4.

Draw a line on those 2 tiles that will be under the shelf the same size than the thickness of the shelf before gluing them to the wall. Fur out as needed to avoid cutting 7. This system allows you to install a stone corner shower shelf without running the risk of damaging your shower. Installing tile in your recessed shower shelf.

Tile shower layout objectives 1. Start alcove at top of tile row 6. Shelf rests on full tile 2. If the tile sticks past the opening of the niche this is ok.

Come back and fill it with thinset so that it s flush and let it dry. Nothing transforms a shower like an attractive tile scheme from mediterranean blues to pacific wood and no allotted space is too confined or outdated to spruce up in an instant. Full tiles define bench height 8. Complement your shower drain with a matching shelf.

When reaching that line measure the thickness of the shelf. I hope you enjoy the video. Staple into place then apply a coating of thin set mortar over all the mesh tape. Keep the application as flat and even as possible to prevent buildup.

A good rule of thumb is to place a shower corner shelf at about chest height of the average user of the shower although you should choose the height that makes the most sense for you and your space. Seal the gap between the panels with 100 percent silicone tile caulk. Tile vertically up to the level where you want your shelf to be. Plan height for full field tiles 5.

Apply a strip of fiberglass mesh tape over each seam and in the corners. Five different shapes and sizes in the curve and floral designs make it easy to select a shelf that suits any situation.